The Korean affiliate of Merck KGaA, Germany-based chemical and pharmaceutical company, supports exhibition of Kye-Song Lee, whose artwork introduced through Merck Calendar 2011.
Merck Korea has been introducing Korean fine art through Merck calendar. In the Calendar 2010, the Busan based painter Ms. In-Soon Oh painting has been highlighted. For the Calendar 2011, the company decided to introduce the work by the Pyeongtaek based artist Mr. Kye-Song Lee. Since 2009, the company started making efforts to promote local culture by introducing Korean fine art around the world.
Merck wants to contribute Korean art development by supporting exhibition of Kye-song Lee. Kye-Song Lee is a western-painting artist, who has expressed a balance and harmony with light and lines by using five traditional oriental colors. The exhibition will be held from Mar. 30 to Apr. 5 at Insa Art Center.
"After joining Merck Korea I met artist Kye-Song Lee, who reminds me of the philosophy and tradition of Merck. Lee, born in Pyeoungtaek, has spent almost all his life in his place of birth." and "He is a master when it comes to lines and light to express balance and harmony. He paints by using five traditional oriental colors." Juergen Koenig, President/Representative Director of Merck Korea said
"Traditional colors to depict modern themes is a wise combination not only in arts but also in the entrepreneurial sector." And he said, "Merck combines traditional skills with state of the art technology to create innovative solutions for its valued partners."
